Once the artist commissioned to help design Beijing's Bird's Nest Olympic stadium, Ai Weiwei found himself at the receiving end of the Chinese state's wrath over his activism

Once the artist commissioned to help design Beijing's Bird's Nest Olympic stadium, Ai Weiwei found himself at the receiving end of the Chinese state's wrath over his activism

EXTRA TIME: Mohamed Elneny meets four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah

The Egypt international shared some memorable moments with the legendary long-distance runner at the Gunners' charity event

The upscale Kasumigaseki Country Club near Tokyo has upgraded three women to full membership after agreeing last year to admit female members, following criticism from the International Olympic Committee

The upscale Kasumigaseki Country Club near Tokyo has upgraded three women to full membership after agreeing last year to admit female members, following criticism from the International Olympic Committee

Red Sox, Yankees to play regular-season games in London in 2019

The 2019 games, set for June 29-30 at London's Olympic Stadium, will be the first regular-season MLB games played in Europe.

Red Sox, Yankees to play regular-season games in London in 2019

The 2019 games, set for June 29-30 at London's Olympic Stadium, will be the first regular-season MLB games played in Europe.

Howard Hodgkin auction announced to raise money for museum collection

The sale includes Hodgkin’s original artwork for the 2012 London Olympics.

Howard Hodgkin auction announced to raise money for museum collection

The sale includes Hodgkin’s original artwork for the 2012 London Olympics.

Howard Hodgkin auction announced to raise money for museum collection

The sale includes Hodgkin’s original artwork for the 2012 London Olympics.

Howard Hodgkin auction announced to raise money for museum collection

The sale includes Hodgkin’s original artwork for the 2012 London Olympics.

Russia's Olga Kaniskina competes in the women's 20km race walk final at the London 2012 Olympic Games at The Mall

FILE PHOTO: Russia's Olga Kaniskina competes in the women's 20km race walk final at the London 2012 Olympic Games at The Mall August 11, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes

House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes

House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes

House to call U.S. Olympic chief to testify on sexual abuse of athletes

Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop ‘tested positive’ for EPO

Kenya’s Asbel Kiprop (centre) during the round one 1500m race at the Rio Olympics.

Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop ‘tested positive’ for EPO

Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop ‘tested positive’ for EPO

Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop ‘tested positive’ for EPO

Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop ‘tested positive’ for EPO

Bach President of the International Olympic Committee attends an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne

Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, attends an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

U.S. President Trump welcomes members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House in Washington

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence listens as President Donald Trump welcomes members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. President Trump welcomes members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House in Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Vice President Mike Pence while welcoming members of the 2018 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris

Olympic rings to celebrate the IOC official announcement that Paris won the 2024 Olympic bid are seen in front of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero square in Paris, France, September 16, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier - RC16C5D81FE0

Dancers perform during the presentation of the Paris candidacy for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris

Dancers perform during the presentation of the Paris candidacy for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, February 17, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Picture Supplied by Action Images

Bolt hopes to play for Manchester United in the future

As Usain Bolt continues his bid to transition from sprinter to footballer, the eight-time Olympic champion is hoping to one day receive the call from Old Trafford.

Bolt hopes to play for Manchester United in the future

As Usain Bolt continues his bid to transition from sprinter to footballer, the eight-time Olympic champion is hoping to one day receive the call from Old Trafford.

Bolt hopes to play for Manchester United in the future

As Usain Bolt continues his bid to transition from sprinter to footballer, the eight-time Olympic champion is hoping to one day receive the call from Old Trafford.

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Chris Mears: From near death to Olympic glory, how the diver is inspiring others ahead of his Commonwealth Games bid

Michael Phelps on the quest to 'Save Water'

Michael Phelps, "Save Water" ambassador and Olympic gold medalist, talks about his hope to inspire people to turn off the faucet and save water, and dealing with the mental pressure after participating in extreme competition.

Michael Phelps on the quest to 'Save Water'

Michael Phelps, "Save Water" ambassador and Olympic gold medalist, talks about his hope to inspire people to turn off the faucet and save water, and dealing with the mental pressure after participating in extreme competition.

Michael Phelps on the quest to 'Save Water'

Michael Phelps, "Save Water" ambassador and Olympic gold medalist, talks about his hope to inspire people to turn off the faucet and save water, and dealing with the mental pressure after participating in extreme competition.

Losing 'puts new fire in my belly' going into Tokyo - Peaty

Adam Peaty admitted losing his first race in four years has given him more motivation to come back to winning ways with the Tokyo Olympics two years away.

Losing 'puts new fire in my belly' going into Tokyo - Peaty

Adam Peaty admitted losing his first race in four years has given him more motivation to come back to winning ways with the Tokyo Olympics two years away.

Losing 'puts new fire in my belly' going into Tokyo - Peaty

Adam Peaty admitted losing his first race in four years has given him more motivation to come back to winning ways with the Tokyo Olympics two years away.

Commonwealth champion Proud eyes Olympic glory

Commonwealth champion Proud eyes Olympic glory

Someone’s got to do it! Tom Daley’s diving partner on sharing place in the sun with Olympic idol

Someone’s got to do it! Tom Daley’s diving partner on sharing place in the sun with Olympic idol